Man killed in Fitchburg car crash

FITCHBURG — A man was killed when the car he was driving hit a tree on Mechanic Street shortly before 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

The victim's identify is being withheld by authorities pending notification of his family.

Timothy J. Connolly, a spokesman for District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., said the car traveled about 600 feet on the granite curb on the side of the road before hitting the tree. The crash occurred between 42 and 110 Mechanic St..

The driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Mr. Connolly.